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Susan Wabuda’s Preaching during the English Reformation explores the pivotal role of preaching in shaping the religious and cultural transformation of early-modern England during the Reformation era. Focused primarily on the period from the early 1520s through the Elizabethan settlement, Wabuda examines how preaching served as a vital medium for disseminating reformist ideas, both Protestant and Catholic. The book outlines the evolving theological and social expectations surrounding sermons, tracking their impact on public opinion, political developments, and doctrinal shifts. Central to Wabuda’s thesis is the idea that the pulpit was more than a platform for delivering religious messages; it was a contested space where competing ideologies met and clashed. Reformers like Hugh Latimer and John Fisher recognized the influence of preaching as a means to mold public spirituality, advancing their distinct visions of true Christian faith. Wabuda delves into the intricate mechanisms of sermon delivery, the rhetorical strategies employed by preachers, and the church-state dynamics that controlled who could preach and what messages were permissible. Wabuda highlights key moments of transfo

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Author

Susan Wabuda

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Published

2002

Language

EN

Category

nonfiction